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Strain vs Strand - What's the difference?

strain | strand |


In transitive terms the difference between strain and strand

is that strain is to separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander while strand is to break a strand of (a rope).

As nouns the difference between strain and strand

is that strain is treasure while strand is the shore or beach of the sea or ocean; shore; beach.

As verbs the difference between strain and strand

is that strain is to hold tightly, to clasp while strand is to run aground; to beach.

As a proper noun Strand is

a street in Westminster running from Trafalgar Square to Fleet Street.

Offspring vs Strain - What's the difference?

offspring | strain | Related terms |

Offspring is a related term of strain.


As nouns the difference between offspring and strain

is that offspring is a person's daughter(s) and/or son(s); a person's children while strain is (obsolete) treasure or strain can be the act of straining, or the state of being strained.

As a verb strain is

(obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp.

Extraction vs Strain - What's the difference?

extraction | strain | Related terms |

Extraction is a related term of strain.


As nouns the difference between extraction and strain

is that extraction is an act of extracting or the condition of being extracted while strain is (obsolete) treasure or strain can be the act of straining, or the state of being strained.

As a verb strain is

(obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp.

Strain vs Varieties - What's the difference?

strain | varieties |


As nouns the difference between strain and varieties

is that strain is treasure while varieties is plural of lang=en.

As a verb strain

is to hold tightly, to clasp.

Strain vs Racial - What's the difference?

strain | racial |


As a noun strain

is (obsolete) treasure or strain can be the act of straining, or the state of being strained.

As a verb strain

is (obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp.

As an adjective racial is

of or relating to a race or a people.

Distill vs Strain - What's the difference?

distill | strain |


In transitive terms the difference between distill and strain

is that distill is to extract the essence of; concentrate; purify while strain is to separate solid from liquid by passing through a strainer or colander.

In intransitive terms the difference between distill and strain

is that distill is to drip or be wet with while strain is to percolate; to be filtered.

As a noun strain is

treasure.

Strain vs Tarnish - What's the difference?

strain | tarnish |


In lang=en terms the difference between strain and tarnish

is that strain is to percolate; to be filtered while tarnish is to soil, sully, damage or compromise.

As nouns the difference between strain and tarnish

is that strain is (obsolete) treasure or strain can be the act of straining, or the state of being strained while tarnish is oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.

As verbs the difference between strain and tarnish

is that strain is (obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp while tarnish is to oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.

Endeavor vs Strain - What's the difference?

endeavor | strain | Related terms |

Endeavor is a related term of strain.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between endeavor and strain

is that endeavor is (obsolete) to exert oneself while strain is (obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp.

In lang=en terms the difference between endeavor and strain

is that endeavor is to attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously while strain is to percolate; to be filtered.

As nouns the difference between endeavor and strain

is that endeavor is a sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal while strain is (obsolete) treasure or strain can be the act of straining, or the state of being strained.

As verbs the difference between endeavor and strain

is that endeavor is (obsolete) to exert oneself while strain is (obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp.

Strain vs Tauten - What's the difference?

strain | tauten |


In lang=en terms the difference between strain and tauten

is that strain is to percolate; to be filtered while tauten is to make taut.

As verbs the difference between strain and tauten

is that strain is (obsolete) to hold tightly, to clasp while tauten is to make taut.

As a noun strain

is (obsolete) treasure or strain can be the act of straining, or the state of being strained.

Strain vs Attempt - What's the difference?

strain | attempt | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between strain and attempt

is that strain is the track of a deer while attempt is to try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.

In archaic terms the difference between strain and attempt

is that strain is race; lineage, pedigree while attempt is to attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.

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